The Summer 2025 Transfer Window Thread

[Lycan]

Was it €30m quoted? Quite a chunk for us to spend on a CB. That drops Toti to the bench then presumably and captaincy rotates to another member of leadership team?

We definitely needed another left footed player, we couldn't have Toti as the only player who could play that position. This also puts pressure on Agba because Krejci & Toti can then challenge for that central role as well. Agba was always going to start over Santi even if he's not performing, now he'll actually have to fight for his place. It makes the back 3 a real position of strength rather than one where it looked good when everyone's preferred back 3 were available but a bit ropey when you scratch beneath the surface.

 

[prawnking]

If its €30m it won't happen.

New owners must've sanctioned it

 

[Del Woppio]

It would seem a very strange decision, considering our Shi-limited spending power, and the fact we've got a few problems bigger than Toti. You'd have to presume it's going to be in place of Doc, I don't think it matters that much that he's left footed, or they'll just move Agga over

 

[Lycan]

It would seem a very strange decision, considering our Shi-limited spending power, and the fact we've got a few problems bigger than Toti. You'd have to presume it's going to be in place of Doc, I don't think it matters that much that he's left footed, or they'll just move Agga over

Nah, only having one left footed CB was a massive issue. You don't want Agba trying to play on the touchline.

 

[prawnking]

It makes the back 3 a real position of strength rather than one where it looked good when everyone's preferred back 3 were available but a bit ropey when you scratch beneath the surface.

What I presume is most people's preferred back 3 (Mosquera Agba Toti) have never played together either

 

[Leyton Wolf]

Looks promising. I wonder if he'll be the back up at CM as well. Although Vitor clearly wants someone more attack minded. Very good scoring record for a defensive midfielder at Sparta...

 

[Lycan]

https://www.ruik.cz/komentar-dalsi-cech-v-anglii-krejci-by-si-ve-wolves-moc-nepolepsil/

This guy has certainly got a way with words...

 

[Sedgley Wolf]

Oof, hit us where it hurts, why don't ya?

 

[Kenny]

Craig Dawson started to play pencil and the club terminated his contract

once he started that game i gave up on him as well

 

[Lupo]

Such an uplifting article, we're back!

 

[Templeton Peck]

New owners must've sanctioned it

Ruben personally green lit the move. Ahead of him rejoining us in January of course.

 

[Templeton Peck]

Toti is OK but you could see the issues on Saturday when building from the back. He's not even as comfortable as Doc in possession. Always been the same and he won't change now.

 

[prawnking]

I like Toti, but you don't want him unchallenged

 

[AndyWolves]

I never really saw a PL player in Tori when he was at Grasshoppers, but for us he's as a good a squad player as you could hope for, but you wouldn't want him starting every week

 

[Elephant Pyjamas]

For me, he's an odd choice as captain.

Have we lost every game he's been captain?

 

[Templeton Peck]

I like Toti too, but ideally you'd want him as back up. Krejci can play DM too so Toti would be fine coming in to allow that to happen. This signing helps us hugely. Let's hope we can get it over the line. Shi's final act before selling us to Tom Cruise.

 

[Sedgley Wolf]

Can Toti do this, though?

Krejci overhead kick

 

[Templeton Peck]

Can Toti do this, though?

Krejci overhead kick

I'd pay good money to see him try.

 

[Jinky]

This seems to suggest we’ve offered up the €30m…

https://twitter.com/x/status/1958444312682697005

 

[Kenny]

Fucking loaded